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Funny, I wrote a piece answering this exact question back in March. I can see parts of all the reasons you mention, but for me it comes down to this: I write to explain the world to myself, and in so doing to connect with others. Here’s the piece: https://tompendergast.substack.com/p/explaining-myself-to-myself-and-to?r=ofba&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Sep 6, 2022Liked by Graham Strong

As soon as I read this post, I made my list of "why" I write. As I struggle at this time to sit down and write, I often contemplate why I "should". I hope by reminding myself how much joy I get from playing with words and sentences and structure and ideas (aesthetic enthusiasm) I will return to the fun of writing and the rush of excitement when a piece takes hold. Thank you for the prompt in yet another fabulous blog post.

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